Monthly Archives: February 2016
Pilsen Neighborhood Welcomes New Housing
By: Ashmar Mandou The Resurrection Project (TRP) together with the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and Mayor Rahm Emanuel held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 9th to unveil Pilsen’s newest,… Read more
Emanuel, Durbin, CTA Announce Funding for CTA Red-Purple Modernization Program
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval R. Carter, Jr., announced two significant funding boosts for the CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization Program, one… Read more
Shen Yun Comes to Chicago
By: Ashmar Mandou Abundant in culture and history, the highly anticipated Shen Yun will take over the Chicago this weekend to transport audiences to Shen Zhou, The Divine Land, where… Read more
Feel the Love at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is celebrating love this Valentine’s Day and inviting guests to Feel the Love. Take advantage of all Shedd has to offer and as if a date at Shedd… Read more
Ralph Lauren Fragrances Valentine’s Day Gift
Stir up the romance this Valentine’s Day with two crowd-pleasers: fragrance and chocolate. With the purchase of any 3.4oz or larger bottle of the best-selling Romance or Midnight fragrances, you’ll… Read more
Latino Officials Endorse Jacob Meister for Clerk of the Circuit Court
Democratic candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court Jacob Meister has been endorsed by the largest coalition of Cook County area Latino elected officials to date in this year’s primary…. Read more
Chicago Auto Show Drives Into Chicago
We are just two days away from one of the most favored events in the city, the Chicago Auto Show. From February 13th through the 21st, Chicago Auto Show enthusiasts… Read more
Meet Your Volunteer Match at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum’s Annual Volunteer Expo
Want to give back to your community, but are overwhelmed by the many available options? Find your perfect volunteer opportunity at the fourth annual Chicago Volunteer Expo on Sunday, Feb…. Read more
Emanuel, Summers Double Number of Tax Prep Locations
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City of Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers announced the expansion of Tax Prep Chicago, the 16th annual citywide free tax preparation assistance program. Due to an expanded… Read more
IDOT, Amtrak Reach Agreement on Train Service
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Amtrak announced that they have reached an agreement to keep in place existing service levels on state-supported routes at a savings to taxpayers… Read more
